Launching CAFE Accuracy Strategies

If you are new to the CAFE Menu or just need a bit of support with where to begin, we keep this rule of thumb in mind: 6-5-4-3. Before introducing a new strategy, it is helpful to understand these strategies and the supports that are available. There are many resources on the Interactive CAFE Menu. Below you will find the first five accuracy strategies. Take time to read about each strategy and view some of our go-to resources when first introducing them to students.

The first five accuracy strategies are

Abundant Easy Reading  

Cross Checking

Flip the Sound

Use the picture . . . Do the words and pictures match?

Use Beginning and Ending Sounds